Bridging Knowledge to Know-How: Empowering Pennsylvania Educators and Partners

August 4-7, 2026

Uniting Pennsylvania's educators, community partners, families, and youth to explore insights and tools that bridge knowledge and practical application.

  • This conference will bring together Pennsylvania’s educators, community partners, families, and youth to explore the latest insights, strategies, and tools that bridge the gap between knowledge and practical application.
  • Sessions will have a specific focus on autism, sensory disabilities, secondary transition, and students with complex instructional needs.
  • Participants will gain tangible strategies to enhance teaching practices, drive student success, and adapt to the evolving demands of today’s classrooms.

Bridging Knowledge to Know-How: Empowering Educators and Partners offers conference attendees a broad, inclusive platform to learn from presenters as they share their expertise and innovative practices. This conference was built from the strengths of the HELIX, National Autism, and Secondary Transition conferences. We can’t wait to see you in August!

Location: The Lancaster County Convention Center
25 S Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603


Registration is Open

Credits Offered: Act 48, ACVREP, ASHA, BACB, CRC, Infant/Toddler and CAT Training Hours, PT, OT, PSCH


Advanced registration is required for this event. 
Unfortunately, we are unable to accept walk-in registrations.



Questions? Contact Us!
Registration:   BridgingRegistration@pattan.net
Content: BK2KH2026@pattanpgh.net
Exhibitor Interest:  BK2KHexhibitors@pattankop.net

 


Still need a hotel room for The BK2KH Conference? Discounted hotel rooms at the Lancaster Marriott, the conference site, are available for a limited time.

 


Exhibitors

Exhibitor applications for the BK2KH Summer Conference are now being accepted! Join us if your organization supports:

✓Autism
✓Sensory Disabilities
✓Secondary Transition
✓Complex Instructional Needs
✓Inclusive technology, tools, or services

 

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Hotel Information

Book a hotel now for the 2026 Bridging Knowledge to Know-How: Empowering Pennsylvania Educators and Partner Conference
 


 

 

Hotel Details


Conference Night at the Ballpark!

  • Thursday, August 6, 2026 6:45 p.m. —
  • Game time 5:45 p.m. — Gates open 5:45 p.m. —
  • Pre-game field activities
  • All families and their children are welcome to join in! Complimentary Family Scholarship Tickets.
 


Child Care Reimbursement

Submit by August 31, 2026.





 

Submit the Reimbursement Form

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